Fish and Wildlife Technician I -Extra-Help
$31.99 - $38.88/Hourly
Join our Environmental Resources Division as a Fish and Wildlife Technician I - Extra Help!
The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is hiring multiple temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians. Starting pay will be $31.99/hour. Typical shifts are from Monday through Friday, with some weekend work required. Most work occurs outdoors beginning in April and May and continues through late fall.
Fish and Wildlife Technicians in the Environmental Resources Division primarily focus on fish and wildlife biology in streams, rivers, and estuaries. These positions support and assist senior staff in the development, implementation, and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat monitoring programs. Typical responsibilities include:
Monitoring fisheries using methods such as downstream migrant trapping, electrofishing, snorkeling, spawner surveys, and video monitoring
Sandbar surveying and pinniped monitoring to assist estuary management
Conducting physical habitat, geomorphic, and hydrologic monitoring using field survey tools, flow meters, and drones
Water quality and algae monitoring
Performing restoration tasks such as planting and site maintenance
Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and special-status plant and animal species
Working with flood control field crews to implement best management practices for vegetation and sediment management along stream channels supporting flood control and fire reduction strategies
Ideal candidates for these positions will have the ability to collaborate and develop working relationships with peers, supervisors, and members of the public; feel comfortable performing fieldwork in and around water across a variety of seasonal weather conditions; and possess many of the following:
Education, training in experience related to biological and/or ecological projects, including working with biological organisms
Working knowledge of natural resource methods
Knowledge of equipment commonly used to monitor fish and wildlife biology, physical and biological restoration success, estuarine ecology, river systems, and water quality
Possession of a California Boater Card (or equivalent), and/or experience using water transportation such as a kayak, canoe, or motorboat
Experience driving a full-sized pickup truck
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now